The Enquirer confirmed an ESPN report that the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns discussed a trade for backup quarterback AJ McCarron.

The Bengals had previously required a first-round pick for McCarron, but the price had moved. A league source with knowledge of the talks indicated the Browns were willing to move second and third-round picks in 2018 for the backup.

Multiple league sources told The Enquirer there was a disconnect in Cleveland between the personnel department and the coaching staff about McCarron, which has hindered talks between the two franchises about the quarterback dating back to the spring.

A league source confirmed the Browns did try to appeal to the league to get the deal done, and ESPN reported the league rejected that appeal.